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The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is associated with 1059 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 10 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Engine, accounting for 204 reports (19% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 23 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2.7l 4-cyl, 5.3l 8-cyl, 6.2l 8-cyl, and 4.3l 6-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 15 to 21 MPG combined.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 1059 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 10 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Engine (204 / 19%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 27 crash / 8 fire / 12 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 15–21 MPG across 23 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Silverado C10 2WD 2.7L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 20 MPG 23 MPG 21 MPG — $2,950 / yr
Silverado C10 2WD 2.7L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 19 MPG 22 MPG 20 MPG — $3,100 / yr
Silverado K10 4WD 2.7L 4-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 19 MPG 22 MPG 20 MPG — $3,100 / yr
Silverado C10 2WD 5.3L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 17 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $3,250 / yr
Silverado C10 XFE 2WD 5.3L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 17 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $3,250 / yr
Silverado K10 4WD 2.7L 4-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 18 MPG 21 MPG 19 MPG — $3,250 / yr
Silverado K10 4WD 5.3L 8-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $3,400 / yr
Silverado LD C15 2WD 5.3L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 15 MPG 22 MPG 17 MPG — $3,600 / yr
Silverado LD K15 4WD 5.3L 8-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 15 MPG 21 MPG 17 MPG — $3,600 / yr
Silverado K10 4WD 6.2L 8-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 10-spd 16 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $4,450 / yr
Silverado K10 4WD TrailBoss 5.3L 8-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 15 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $3,600 / yr
Silverado C10 2WD 5.3L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 15 MPG 21 MPG 17 MPG — $3,600 / yr
Silverado K10 4WD 5.3L 8-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 15 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $3,600 / yr
Silverado C10 2WD 4.3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 16 MPG 21 MPG 17 MPG — $3,600 / yr
Silverado C10 2WD 5.3L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 15 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $3,600 / yr
Silverado K10 4WD 4.3L 6-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 15 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $3,600 / yr
Silverado C10 Cab Chassis 2WD 4.3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 15 MPG 19 MPG 17 MPG — $3,600 / yr
Silverado K10 4WD TrailBoss 5.3L 8-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 14 MPG 18 MPG 16 MPG — $3,850 / yr
Silverado C10 Cab Chassis 2WD 5.3L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 14 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $3,850 / yr
Silverado K10 4WD 5.3L 8-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 15 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $3,850 / yr
Silverado K10 4WD TrailBoss 4.3L 6-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 14 MPG 18 MPG 16 MPG — $3,850 / yr
Silverado K10 Cab Chassis 4WD 5.3L 8-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 14 MPG 17 MPG 15 MPG — $4,100 / yr
Silverado K10 Cab Chassis 4WD 4.3L 6-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 14 MPG 17 MPG 15 MPG — $4,100 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
PU/EC 4WD 19.8%
PU/CC 4WD 19.8%
PU/RC 4WD 19.8%
PU/EC RWD 19.1%
PU/CC RWD 19.1%
PU/RC RWD 19.1%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Summary of 1059 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
1059
Crash Reports
27
Fire Reports
8
Complaints w/ Injury
12
Total Injuries
15

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Engine 204 complaints
Powertrain 189 complaints (3 crashes)
Service Brakes 67 complaints (6 crashes)
Electrical System 52 complaints
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE 50 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems & component breakdown (146 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #21V985000 Active Recall
Affected Component: TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

Defect Summary: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 GMC Sierra 1500 and Silverado 1500 vehicles equipped with certain accessory road tires and a 17" spare tire. The 17" spare tire provided with the vehicle is not compatible for use with the accessory wheels, which can cause the anti-lock brake system (ABS) to not function properly under certain conditions.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will provide a new 17" spare tire and wheel assembly that is compatible with the accessory wheels, free of charge. Dealers will also apply a new spare tire information label, and provide owners with an owner's manual insert clarifying which spare tire to use with the accessory road tires and with the 17" original tires. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2022. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212346510.
NHTSA Campaign #21V423000 Active Recall
Affected Component: TIRES

Defect Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 25, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212336230.
NHTSA Campaign #21V115000 Active Recall
Affected Component: TIRES

Defect Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.
View all 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls & campaign history (10 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

How many safety recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?

The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is associated with 10 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 10 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

NHTSA records list 1,059 consumer defect complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Engine, appearing in 204 filings (19% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 earned Overall Safety Ratings ranging from 4 to 5 stars depending on tested variant across 6 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 range from 15 to 21 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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